Transcript The Performance of Doctor Faustus
Slide 1
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 2
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 3
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 4
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 5
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 6
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 7
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 2
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 3
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 4
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 5
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 6
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >
Slide 7
The Performance of
Doctor Faustus
Characterisation
• Like in Hamlet, different actors
can bring out different aspects
of Faustus. He can seem more
determined or playful or
scared depending on how it is
interpreted.
• Good Angel played by same actress as Helen Of Troy,
Evil Angel played by Old Man. Physical representation
links characters.
Gothic
• Horrific portrayal of Mephistopheles and the 7
deadly sins
• Enclosed setting emphasises feeling of being
•
trapped.
Structure (time, deterioration)
• Could be played in single setting. This would
give the illusion of it being about every man or
any man- no grandiosity. Also limits Faustusdidn’t make an impact. One set shows the
restrictions of society or his power.
• Above stage and below stage- visual
representation of medieval heaven and hell.
Suggests society is archaic, threatened by
change.
Representation of society
• A sole chorus is used (possibly always Wagnerhis lower class perspective sometimes
elevates Faustus). Does one person show it is
alienated from society?
Good vs Evil
• Literal representations of Good and Evil Angels echo
morality plays.
• Good is elevated, sometimes literally. On the other
hand, who is in the right could be made more
ambiguous by
having them both
in neutral outfits
and colours.
Religion
• Devils may not actually be conjured by Wagner. All in
the mind?
• Puppets have been used to represent the Good and
Evil Angels in the past. Exploration of the mind and
our perception of religion rather than heaven and
hell itself.
Ian McKellan >